Contracts Manager/Specialist

Location: The Woodlands, Texas

Salary: competitive

Sector: Downstream and Chemicals

Type: Contract

Large Oil and Gas/Chemical company is looking for a Contracts Manager/Specialist in The Woodlands, Texas.

Looking for someone with anywhere from 3-10 years of experience. Will also consider a recent college graduate with applicable degree. This will be a 6 month full time Monday-Friday Contract position initially that will either go direct hire or extend.

Must be proficient in:

Contract Formation

Preparing Packages

Issuing Contracts

Negotiation of Contract

Contract Administration

Have a clear understanding of Commercial Contracts Space

Bachelor's Degree Required

Hourly rate is negotiable dependent upon experience with some over time at time and a half.

Full Job Description below:

Develop coherent engineering, procurement and/or construction contracting strategies for industrial capital projects, including developing type of bid packages, commercial contract type, identification and development of contractors, commercial qualification of contractors, negotiation of final executed contract, management of bid process (to include leading site walks, pre-bid conferences, and issuance of clarifications), and contract administration as required to ensure adequate compliance with agreed upon terms and conditions. Typical scope includes primary EPC contracts, civil, mechanical, and electrical construction contracts as well as occasional professional services with engineering and consulting firms.

SCOPE

This position is responsible for the development and implementation of construction contracting strategies for a variety of industrial capital projects in the United States and other regions. This will include understanding the economic market conditions, the availability of resources/trades, establishing bid lists, issuing Invitation to Bid (ITB's) and soliciting proposals (RFQ's), evaluating alternatives, and recommending solutions. Contracts will vary in value, complexity, and geography. Position also includes commercial qualification of the contractors and negotiating final commercial agreements.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Strategically lead construction contracting strategy by understanding local supply market economics and competitive structure of targeted suppliers and industries in targeted markets.